The Briny
A family-run seafood restaurant on Clarence Esplanade in Southsea, holding one AA Rosette, with views over the Solent.
Located on Clarence Esplanade in Southsea, with the Solent right outside the window. The restaurant focuses on fresh local produce and seafood, ordered as small or large plates, along with a daily seafood bar. Popular dishes include 'KFC-style' fried trout, samphire with salt and vinegar, cod poached in olive oil with mussel choux, as well as mackerel and oysters. It was awarded one AA Rosette in 2022 and serves breakfast on weekend mornings. About £20–60 per person. There is roadside parking along the seafront, and booking is advisable for weekend dinner.
Opening hours
Mon–Thu lunch 12:00–14:15 and dinner 18:00–20:15 (booking slots); Fri 12:00–23:00; Sat breakfast 9:00–11:30 and 12:00–23:00; Sun breakfast 9:00–11:30 and 12:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Southsea Castle
- The D-Day Story
- Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth
- Southsea Common & Seafront
- Spitbank Fort
- Clarence Pier
- Royal Garrison Church
- Portsmouth Cathedral